ASUS Vivobook 15

If you want a **15.6-inch Windows laptop** for work, study, spreadsheets, browsing and everyday admin, the Vivobook 15 X1504VA is built for exactly that job. It gives you a roomy Full HD display, a modern 13th-gen Intel Core i5, and storage and memory that won’t feel cramped after six months of real use. ## What makes it worth it The combination of the **Core i5-1335U**, **16GB RAM** and **1TB PCIe SSD** is the main reason to buy it: this is a configuration that handles office multitasking, lots of browser tabs and big files far better than the usual 8GB/512GB budget laptop. ASUS also gives you a **15.6-inch Full HD IPS-style panel** with anti-glare coating, which is the right call for long work sessions because it’s easy to live with rather than flashy. You also get a practical port mix, including **USB-C, multiple USB-A ports and HDMI**, so it plugs into the typical desk setup without fuss. The **backlit keyboard** and **webcam privacy shutter** are thoughtful touches that matter more than they look on a spec sheet. ## Where it falls short The screen is only **250 nits** and **45% NTSC**, so it’s fine for office work but not what you want if you care about colour, HDR-like punch or outdoor use. It’s also a fairly standard 60Hz panel, and this model is not trying to compete with thinner premium laptops on build feel or display quality. Buy this if you want a dependable big-screen Windows laptop for everyday productivity and decent storage headroom. Skip it if you need a brighter, colour-accurate display or a laptop that feels genuinely premium in hand.

£514.5